MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Match Details
Match: MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Eliminator | ILT20 2023
Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023
Time: 19:00 (GMT+5) / 19:30 (GMT+5.5) / 20:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
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- Dubai Capitals have thus far defeated MI Emirates in both of their meetings.
- Dubai Capitals suffered their greatest loss at this location, whereas MI Emirates won two of their first two games there.
- MI’s recent performances have been uneven, and they appear to be having trouble with the bat.
At the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals will square off. The 2022–23 ILT20 Eliminator begins on Thursday, February 9 at 18:00 local time.
MI Emirates finished third in the group stage with 11 points after winning five games and losing four. Emirates fell to the Dubai Capitals in both their group-stage contests—by 16 runs in Match 13 and seven wickets on Sunday in Match 29.
Many experts believe Dubai Capitals to be the weakest of the four playoff teams because they only won four of their ten games during the group stage. However, they have a decent history against MI Emirates and had a solid opening stage.
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
The forecast calls for overcast conditions and a high temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.
In Sharjah, the team that bowls first has triumphed in 43 of the 66 domestic T20 matches. Given their recent performance, Dubai Capitals would feel confident to bat second this time. Given the lineups of Pollard and Pooran, MI Emirates would also be likely to pursue a target in this field.
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the game. A score of more than 150 will be regarded as competitive. Bowlers with pace and spin should enjoy their game on the surface.
MI Emirates Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Muhammad Waseem, the UAE’s starting opener, has had a terrific tournament and will be a crucial piece of the MI Emirates lineup. In his final match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium against the Desert Vipers, he scored 86 runs. For the MI Emirates, Nicholas Pooran will be another bat-risky player. In their previous game, MI Emirates’ bowling assault only claimed three wickets; hence, the complete bowling unit will need to perform better in this contest.
Recent form – L W L W
MI Emirates’ Probable XI
Nicholas Pooran (c), Lorcan Tucker (wk), Muhammad Waseem, Andre Fletcher, Dan Mousley, Zahoor Khan, Bas de Leede, Zahir Khan, Craig Overton, Jordan Thompson, Brad Wheal
Dubai Capitals Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Rovman Powell, despite being removed on Sunday for a two-ball duck, is a dangerous T20 batter who has scored 320 runs throughout the competition. With 58 not out from 36 balls against MI Emirates, Dasun Shanaka, who had struggled in previous innings, appeared to be back in top form. Jake Ball, a former England international, spearheaded the bowling attack in the match on Sunday with a 3-37. Australian spinner Adam Zampa, who has been in outstanding form for Dubai Capitals, assisted him by taking another two wickets.
Recent form – W L W L NR
Dubai Capitals’ Probable XI
Yusuf Pathan (c), Robin Uthappa (wk), Sikandar Raza, George Munsey, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, Fred Klaassen, Adam Zampa, Hazrat Luqman, Jake Ball, Akif Raja
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
Team | Won | Lost |
MI Emirates | 0 | 2 |
Dubai Capitals | 2 | 0 |
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals – Eliminator, Dream 11
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MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals Prediction
Winning the toss
- MI Emirates
Top batsman
- MI Emirates – Nicholas Pooran
- Dubai Capitals – Rovman Powell
Top bowler
- MI Emirates – Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Dubai Capitals – Mujeeb ur Rahman
Most sixes
- MI Emirates – Nicholas Pooran
- Dubai Capitals – Rovman Powell
Player of the Match
- MI Emirates – Nicholas Pooran
Team Scores Batting First
- MI Emirates – 190+
- Dubai Capitals – 180+
MI Emirates is the favorite to win this match.
The winner of this match will be one match away from competing in the competition’s championship. MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals, the top two teams in the tournament, were inconsistent during the group stage. Although we anticipate Adam Zampa to pose a number of challenges for MI Emirates, we believe Dubai Capitals will be the lesser team overall. Our pick for this Eliminator game is the MI Emirates to win.